It’s a team game and in Cousins defense, the Redskins were not up to the challenge in those contest but things have since changed.

The Redskins have already won a primetime game this season with a sound beating of the Oakland Raiders. Washington then turned in a game effort in a close defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium three weeks ago. That loss was on Monday Night Football but proved the team had what it takes to win close games against top opponents.

If Cousins and the Redskins can defeat the 5-1 Eagles on the road, it will be another topic the team and Cousins can use to silence the naysayers.

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Lake Lewis Jr

USA TODAY Sports Media Group RedskinsWire Managing Editor, Lewis is a Washington Redskins Insider and TV Analyst. Owner and Founder of SportsJourney, Lewis is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA).